How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Subtracting and Multiplying Polynomials?

How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Subtracting and Multiplying Polynomials?

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Word problems let you see math in action! In this tutorial, you'll see how to solve a word problem by multiplying and subtracting polynomials. Check it out!

Keywords:

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  • area
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  • multiply polynomials
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  • polynomials
  • monomials
  • subtract polynomial
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  • like terms
  • simplest form
  • simplify
  • trinomial

Background Tutorials

  • Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.

      • How Do You Subtract Polynomials?How Do You Subtract Polynomials?

      How Do You Subtract Polynomials?

      Subtracting polynomials? No problem! Just distribute the negative sign to the second polynomial and then combine like terms. Watch this tutorial to see how it's done!

      • How Do You Multiply a Monomial by a Polynomial?How Do You Multiply a Monomial by a Polynomial?

      How Do You Multiply a Monomial by a Polynomial?

      Multiplying a monomial by a trinomial? Apply the distributive property! See how it's done by watching this tutorial.

      • What is a Polynomial?What is a Polynomial?

      What is a Polynomial?

      If you learn about algebra, then you'll see polynomials everywhere! In this tutorial, you'll learn the definition of a polynomial and see some of the common names for certain polynomials.

Further Exploration

  • Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.

      • How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Multiplying Trinomials?How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Multiplying Trinomials?

      How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Multiplying Trinomials?

      Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! In this tutorial, learn how to find the area of a quilt using polynomials as the measurement of each side.

      • How Do You Multiply Trinomials?How Do You Multiply Trinomials?

      How Do You Multiply Trinomials?

      Once you know how to multiply two binomials together, try your hand at multiplying two trinomials together! This tutorial takes you through the process step-by-step. The best part? This process is the same for ANY polynomials you want to multiply together!

      • How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Subtracting Polynomials?How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Subtracting Polynomials?

      How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Subtracting Polynomials?

      Word problems let you see math in action! This tutorial deals with the measurements of the sides of a picture frame. The fun part? The measurements are polynomials! Check it out!